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as in occultism
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
… an alchemy that changed metals rarer than gold into elements more baneful than lead.—
James Gleick
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as in magic
the power to do something impressive in a way that seems mysterious or supernatural
They marveled at the digital alchemy that turns lines of computer code into a beautiful user interface.
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Recent Examples of alchemy
While the ’85 Bears and ’16 Cubs were products of a dedicated plan and each team had connected successful seasons, the ’05 White Sox were both a testament to the special alchemy of a championship team and a reminder of how fleeting greatness usually is.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 July 2025
But even despite her experience, Vachon admitted that the secret behind the film’s success was still an alchemy that was difficult to exactly pin down.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2025
The magic of Tinder Hearth is the alchemy of Tim Semler and Lydia Moffet, husband and wife Mainers who began their business by selling homemade sourdough bread at local farmers markets and shops.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
This is the masterful alchemy of the Lazy CF Ranch outdoor furniture line, where utility meets heirloom-quality fine art.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 July 2025
But even despite her experience, Vachon admitted that the secret behind the film’s success was still an alchemy that was difficult to exactly pin down.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2025
The magic of Tinder Hearth is the alchemy of Tim Semler and Lydia Moffet, husband and wife Mainers who began their business by selling homemade sourdough bread at local farmers markets and shops.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
This is the masterful alchemy of the Lazy CF Ranch outdoor furniture line, where utility meets heirloom-quality fine art.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alchemy
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But even as the Surrealists were experimenting with ritual and divination in the face of horror, the Nazis also embraced occultism, with its secret and hierarchical rituals of power.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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In modern pop culture, vampires have strayed away from occultism and are often depicted through a Christian lens, being repelled by crucifixes and sunlight.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The good news is that top performers’ success isn’t magic, and their communication style can be learned.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the 20 years since, the event has brought more than 217,000 people to the district to see more than 7,200 artists perform cutting-edge theater, magic, puppetry and other experimental shows.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Yes, the warrior who fought wizards, ogres and various other monsters in the Roger Corman-produced 1983 sword and sorcery cult classic is back on the big screen.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tales of witchcraft are often rooted in the fears of young women, who have reported being afraid of accidentally hurting their babies for centuries.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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The family were banished from their previous village, accused of witchcraft.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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Off the deep end – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The movie has pummeling battles, giant plushy troll monsters, characters hurtling through space, and a general air of ballistic wizardry.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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“Alchemy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alchemy. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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